Cole Haan, the iconic American lifestyle brand and retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its first GrandShøp store concept in Qatar with Abu Issa at Porto Arabia, 1 La Croisette — The Pearl-Qatar.
The new store marks the fourth location in partnership with Abu Issa. It allow customers the chance to explore the brand’s innovative Zerøgrand styles in a new and engaging way. The feel of the GrandShøp is intentionally minimalist, and its open space puts an emphasis on the collections’ functionality, versatility and style. The store extends over an area of 110m2 providing a comprehensive experience for both women and men, truly reflective of the Cole Haan brand, and sits proudly alongside the Venetian-themed canal within The Pearl-Qatar.
Cole Haan will now be in even closer reach of its ardent customer base in Qatar, carrying Cole Haan’s full assortment which effortlessly combines craft, style and innovation.
“Opening in Porto Arabia, 1 La Croisette — The Pearl-Qatar, was a critical element of our development plan in Qatar, and we are ecstatic to have opened this amazing door with Abu Issa. The Pearl is a key landmark in Qatar and is a preferred residential, retail and leisure destination for many. We are thrilled to extend the reach of our innovative products and forward-thinking, elegant brand to a wider customer base,” said Adrian Santos, Senior Vice-President, International at Cole Haan.
Established in 1928, Cole Haan is an iconic American brand renowned for heritage and classic designs integrated with innovative technologies. Cole Haan has opened eleven new stores in the Middle East in the past two years, with more slated to open in the coming year.
Ashraf Abu Issa, Chairman of Abu Issa Holding said: “We are excited to have this new Cole Haan store and to have gotten this far with Cole Haan in Qatar. The Pearl will be our fourth location in Doha and we have always been great believers of the brand. Cole Haan is at the forefront of innovation in footwear and at Abu Issa Holding we are eager to continuously develop and grow Cole Haan in our markets. Its versatility makes it unique and therefore we are able to reach a broader audience. 2019 certainly is an exciting year for the brand.”
The GrandShøp will feature iconic Cole Haan Zerøgrand Oxfords for men and women, as well as the newest and most innovative technologies within footwear and accessory categories from Summer and Fall 2019 collections. Cole Haan’s first GrandShøp in Qatar will be located at Porto Arabia, 1 La Croisette — The Pearl- Qatar, and is currently operating twenty-four hours a day throughout the week.
